Dr. Sean Mcdonald

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sean McDonald is an Associate Teaching Professor in the College of the Environment at the University of Washington. He directs internship activities for senior interdisciplinary research projects in Environmental Studies, assisting students in developing independent scholarly projects that integrate hands-on work with academic learning. McDonald maintains an active research program focused on marine ecology and various natural resource issues. His work emphasizes the application of ecological principles to address problems related to the exploitation, cultivation, and conservation of aquatic species in the context of a changing global landscape. Specifically, he is interested in the responses of ecosystems to significant change agents such as climate change and invasive species, as well as the interactions between human activities and natural systems.

Research Interests

Courses

Capstone in Environmental Studies

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.